Mauritius

Tamassa

Official Rating

‘All Inclusive, Land and Water Sports’

Sat along a white-sandy beach, surrounded by dramatic mountains and sugar cane fields, Tamassa is located on the south coast of Mauritius. The property has 214 rooms including Family Rooms that accommodate up to 3 children. The resort has four swimming pools, fully equipped fitness centre, a range of land and water sports and clubs for both kids’ and teens’. The Santosha Mindful Wellnes Spa has a range of treatments and a sauna, hammam and Vichy shower treatment room. Entertainment is high on the agenda once night falls with a variety of live acts and music plus a nightclub. Tamassa offers a range of bars and restaurants, designed to suit any time of the day, taste and mood. 

In Our Opinion

‘The hotel is fantastic for those wanting to take part in activities, many of which are part of the all-inclusive package. Guests should also find the Rum Truck where the Rumologist will teach you all you need to know about the locally produced drink and let you taste too.’

Show

European, South-East Asian, Indian and Chinese cuisine served from an open kitchen. Serves buffet breakfast and dinner.

Playa

Set in an alfresco setting close to the ocean and beach Playa serves a Mediterranean menu and set menu once a week. A perfect spot for coctails. Serves lunch and dinner.

B-Bar

Open from morning to night, B Bar is a lounge bar. At lunch there are small plates and at nightfall enjoy some of the best Mauritian rums and other delights. There is even space for a bit of dancing.

Jalsa

Nightclub. Open Wednesday and Saturdays.

Truck

Serves hamburgers, wraps and home-made fried along with various Mauritian toppings. Open for lunch.

Ice Cream Parlour

Serving homemade ice-creams and sorbets. Open at lunch time.

Rum Truck

The Rum.ologist will introduce the diversity of spirit and explain the distillation, ageing and blending. Open Mon, Weds & Saturday evenings.

Leisure

  • Four swimming pools
  • Fitness centre
  • Yoga classes
  • Kids’ Club – TamTam Club
  • Teens’ Club – Studio 17
  • Games room
  • Library

Santosha Mindful Wellness

  • 14 double rooms
  • 1 Vichy shower treatment room
  • Hot tub
  • Hammam
  • Sauna
  • Hydrojet*
  • Pool
  • Hairdressing & beauty salon

Land Sports

  • Mountain bikes
  • Tennis*
  • Bocce Ball
  • Giant chess
  • Beach volleyball
  • Table tennis*
  • Golf is at an extra cost at Avalon Golf & Country Club

Water Sports

  • Windsurfing
  • Pedal boats
  • Kayak
  • Aqua gym
  • Snorkelling

Services

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Information desk
  • Computer lounge with internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Babysitting service*
  • Hotel boutique
  • Car hire

*additional charges apply

Accommodation

Standard Rooms & Beach Rooms can accommodate 2 adults & 1 teen or 1 teen or 1 child

Family rooms can accommodate up to 3 children or 2 children & a baby

Kids’ Club PLAY

Age 3 – 11 years

Open 09.00 – 23.00

Facilities

  • Play area
  • Dining area on terrace
  • Nap room

Activities

  • Indoor games
  • Creole lessons
  • Face painting
  • Treasure hunt
  • Fun on the beach

Teens’ Club STUDIO

Age 12 – 17 years

Activities

  • Pool table
  • Bocci ball
  • Fitness
  • Table tennis
  • Water polo
  • Beach volley
  • Bike riding
  • Giant chess

Tamassa - All inclusive resort offers an extensive all-inclusive package

Food & Beverages

  • Breakfast at Show restaurant
  • Lunch at Play
  • Dinner at Show or Play
  • Afternoon tea time is served at BBar every afternoon 
  • Restaurants and bars serve a selection of beverages, soft drinks/tea/coffee/beers/wines/juices/mineral water/cocktails and liquors)
  • Each restaurant and bar has its own all-inclusive beverages menu
  • Mini bar with water/juices/soft drinks & beers re-stocked once a day

Leisure & Services

  • Beach & pool service
  • Yoga/stretching classes, access to sauna, steam room, plunge pool and spa garden
  • Access to gym
  • Live music
  • Mauritian dance show
  • Free Wi-Fi connection

Water Sports

  • Water-skiing
  • Glass bottom boat trips
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaking
  • Pedal boat
  • Sailing boats

Land Sports

  • Floodlit tennis courts
  • Table tennis
  • Bocce balls
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle excursions (non-guided only)

Conditions

  • No compensation in cash or kind will be offered for non-consumed items
  • For guests staying in Standard Room, all-inclusive begins on noon on the day or arrival and finishes at noon on day of departure
  • For guests staying in Family Deluxe or Beach Room, all-inclusive begins on arrival and ends on departure time from hotel
  • Guests sharing rooms or travelling as a party must be under the same package conditions
  • All food & drink items are for personal consumption only and must be ordered one at a time
  • Subject to change at the hotel’s discretion

Not Included

  • Items not included in the applicable menus at restaurants and bars
  • Cigars/ cigarettes/ shisha
  • Telephone calls / fax laptop / postal services
  • Items from the hotel’s boutiques
  • Car rental
  • Private lessons (tennis/ kite surf/ fitness)
  • Treatments at the spa / hairdresser & beautician
  • Scuba diving
  • Deep sea fishing
  • Excursions
  • Special events and dinners

Tamassa Bel Ombre is an idyllic destination to begin married life. The following honeymoon package is on offer to provide a memorable stay. 

  • Honeymoon cake 
  • One 'Top Notch' turn down - includes a romantic bath, a bottle of sparkling wine, and chocolate dipped fruit skewers
  • A 'Sun Kissed' breakfast for two, feet in the sand 
  • A wish ritual at the Garden of Wishes, followed by a 30 minute romantic photoshoot at Sunset 
  • For half board guests, one romantic dinner - drinks not included, at a restaurant of the hotel's choice
  • For stays of a minimum of 4 nights, one spa credit per adult per stay

Conditions 

  • Non-combinable with any other special offer / promotion 
  • Applicable to all room or villa types
  • A copy of the Wedding/Civil Partnership certificate (that cannot exceed 12 months from the date of issue at the time of travel) must be sent to the reservation department as part of the booking procedure

Tamassa - All inclusive resort offers three wedding packages ‘Light,’ ‘Delight,’ and ‘Infinity’ and the resort’s dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator will ensure your day is perfect.

‘Light’

  • One wedding per day
  • Arrival present
  • Dedicated co-ordinator
  • Wedding set-up
  • Wedding ceremony with state officers
  • Special wedding menu (excludes drinks)
  • Wedding cake for the couple plus 2 glasses of Champagne
  • Special breakfast in room the following day

‘Delight’

All the items included in the Light Package and

  • Separate room for the bride on wedding day before wedding subject to availability
  • Hair and make-up plus trial
  • Bridal bouquet & groom’s buttonhole
  • Wedding ceremony with state officer
  • Live musician

‘Infinity’

All the items included in the Delight package and

  • 1 spa session for bride (massage, manicure & pedicure)
  • 1 spa session for groom (massage & body scrub)
  • Pressing of flowers & framing of the bouquet and button hole
  • French Champagne & canapes after ceremony (for 10 persons)
  • Wedding cake (for 10 persons)
  • Live musicians (trio)
  • Romantic room the evening of the wedding day (Champagne & bed decoration)
  • Romantic Bath amenities (depends on room category)

Please enquire further for many optional extras that could include:

  • Horse & carriage
  • Fireworks
  • Photographer/Video
  • Sega dance group

Prices available on request.

Note that legal fees, registration of wedding etc can be arranged at additional cost. 

Conditions

  • 7 nights minimum
  • Personal information required at least 3 weeks before the wedding date – passport photocopy for bride & groom, birth certificate for bride & groom, copy of divorce certificate (if applicable)
  • Couple must arrive to Mauritius three days prior to the wedding date

Location

The resort is located in Bel Ombre, on the island’s south-west coast, the most unspoilt part of Mauritius, with spectacular walks and drives through lush, tropical hillsides and a range of open-air activities in beautiful countryside. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgaloom International Airport is 24 miles less than 1 hr by car.

Nearby Attractions

  • Heritage Golf Club – 1 mile
  • Baie du Cap – 4 miles 10 mins by car
  • Black River Gorges National Park – 10 miles 25 mins by car
  • Le Morne Brabant UNESCO World Heritage Site – 11 miles 23 mins by car
  • Cascavelle Shopping Mall – 15.9 miles - 35 mins by car